Training & Development

Cardiff University delivers a comprehensive rugby programme providing players with the opportunity to develop their rugby talent whilst studying for their degree. Rugby is a focus sport at Cardiff University, with a dedicated member of staff responsible for the management and delivery of the complete rugby programme. This role is undertaken by Martyn Fowler who is employed by Sport and Exercise as Head of Rugby and is responsible for the development of rugby throughout the University.

If you are interested in further information on the Rugby programme at Cardiff University please contact:

Mr Martyn Fowler

Email: fowlerm2@cardiff.ac.uk

BUSA and Rugby Development

Cardiff University Men’s currently run 4 teams; one exclusively for Freshers, the 1ST XV play in the BUSA Premier League, the second and third teams play in BUSA West 2b. Further development opportunities are available for relevant level players as Cardiff University Rugby has a player placement scheme with Cardiff RFC in the Welsh Premiership and Merthyr RFC in Division 1 of the WRU Asda Leagues.

Current students playing in the Welsh Premiership: Tom Isaacs, Aaron Fowler, Gareth Williams, Tom Evans, Jon Jones, Adam Brown, James Harries, Luke Hathaway. Some graduates and current students of Cardiff University who have progressed into professional rugby include Graham Price (Pontypool, Wales and British Lions), David Pickering (Llanelli, Neath and Wales), Robin Sowden-Taylor (Cardiff Blues and Wales), Rob Sidoli (Cardiff Blues and Wales) and Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues and Wales). 

Wales U21 Captain and Neath Swansea Opsprey Tom Smith in action for the club